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San Francisco 49ers Great Bryant Young Talks About his Journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

September 30, 2022
Pro Football Hall of Famer Bryant Young reflects on his path from Bloom High School to NFL greatness.

Bryant Young did not play organized football until high school, but he developed into one of the most dominant defensive tackles in NFL history. The San Francisco 49ers legend spent all 14 years of his career with the franchise, helping the team win Super Bowl XXIX and earning a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In this Journey to Greatness, Young discusses his development at Bloom High School in Illinois and what it meant to be part of the 49ers' championship culture. With 89.5 career sacks, the sixth-most all-time among defensive tackles, Young left an indelible mark on the game.